Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana benefitted over 60 lakh beneficiaries in pandemic: Labour Minister

“The terminal date for registration of beneficiaries was March 31, 2022. As on November 28, 2022, benefits have been provided to 60.13 lakh beneficiaries,” Minister of State for Labour & Employment Rameshwar Teli said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. Read More

India generates 15-16 lakh formal sector jobs every month, says Ashwini Vaishnaw citing EPFO data

Citing Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation data, Union Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw has said an average of 15-16 lakh formal sector jobs are being generated every month in India. Read More

India-Australia Free Trade Agreement: 10 lakh jobs, elimination of 100% tariff lines among India-Aus ECTA gains

Ind-Aus ECTA which was signed on 2 April 2022, is now ready for ratification for its early implementation, with the Ind-Aus ECTA Bill and the DTAA amendment bill being passed by the Australian Parliament. It will now be placed before Executive Council to get Royal Assent. Read More